P R O G R A M S
PARIS 2014 / 2015
Letter from the President Dear Students, Parents and Colleagues, I still vividly recall the first time I landed in a foreign country as a young person. My senses felt overloaded; everything was utterly different. And my world changed. The impact of study abroad on a young person’s life is immeasurable. Years later, while living in Italy with my family for 8 years and working in the field of international education, it was part of my job to know the college study opportunities available in Europe to English speaking students. I also learned to determine the truly exceptional schools; ones that would be an outstanding experience for any student. Back then my work was with secondary students; high school students living abroad and choosing a college soon. Once my family and I returned to the U.S. my interest in education abroad focused on options for college students and it was evident that opportunities were limited and difficult to reach. As a result, in 1995, I began to build SAI, with the goal of making it possible for all students to experience study abroad; especially at these exceptional schools I’d come to know. For 18 years now SAI Programs’ hands-on approach has enabled us to serve our students with the finest study abroad programs in Europe. SAI students understand that SAI Programs is an organization known for providing programs and services of distinguishing quality and always with a personal touch. As President, I am committed to maintaining SAI Programs as a small, personalized organization with staff who care for students and respond to their academic interests, cultural curiosities and career goals. As an intentionally small organization we are able to help each individual student feel comfortable in a new cultural environment. And as a small organization, we pay attention to the smallest details, allowing students the greatest access to learning and cultural exposure. SAI Programs is dedicated to introducing students to opportunities that encourage creative interaction among disciplines; communication, science, technology, art and design, economics and social sciences. In this way we seek to help students develop both the breadth and depth of creative thinking, cultural knowledge and professional skills. So when they return from their experiences, they have a deeper understanding of themselves and the world. We believe this will provide an advantage to them in their chosen careers and for the rest of their lives. I invite you to learn more about SAI Programs by visiting our web site saiprograms.com. Michael Cruciano, President SAI Programs
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Paris at a glance
SAI Program Features • Academic courses offered in English; no language requirement • U.S. academic credit: 12-21 credits per semester; 3-12 credits per summer session (credits vary by program)
Pre-departure Services • Admission services: course enrollment through housing assignment from our U.S. office providing friendly, professional assistance
The American University of Paris (AUP)
• Online student groups to acquaint you with other SAI students participating in the program • A helpful student handbook delivered to you before departure
SEMESTER Free Elective (15-18 credits)
• Support and assistance through the SAI online “live support/chat” feature
$21,900
• SAI T-shirt (semester students) • Student Visa consulting
SUMMER 3 week: 4 credits 7 week: 8 credits 3 week Language: 3 credits (see website for current information)
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• Optional Student Visa processing service (fee)
On-site services • Airport pick-up and transportation on arrival days • Program Coordinators and Advisors on site dedicated to providing personal assistance throughout your study term
HOUSING
• Welcome reception and events
Student shared apartments
The American University of Paris (AUP) is an urban institution, and its campus is composed of 8 buildings centrally located in the seventh arrondissement of Paris, on the Left Bank, near the Eiffel Tower and the Seine. The student body includes over 100 nationalities; visiting study abroad students make up about 10% the student population; A true international experience.
• Welcome bag upon arrival containing items to kick-start your experience abroad • Health insurance: HTH student health insurance, including medical coverage and medical emergency evacuation • Student housing: carefully selected living accommodations in clean, pleasant city center apartments • Orientation: comprehensive introduction to your city and program • Cell phone: free incoming calls & texts. Free of rental fees • 24 hour emergency support telephone • Semester program-inclusive 3 day excursion
Paris American Academy (PAA)
• Weekly cultural activities; a rich calendar of events and excursions • Farewell evening with all students
SEMESTER Subject Intensive (18-21 credits)
$16,500
Re-Entry services • Paid registration fees for re-entry conferences
SUMMER 4 week: 6 credits (see website for current information)
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HOUSING Student shared apartments
• Ambassador Program with paid internship opportunities in California office • Alumni Network
HOUSING • Shared Apartments: Standard or Premium SAI student apartments are located in buildings shared by local residents
The Paris American Academy (PAA) was founded in 1965. The strongly vocational approach prepares students for careers in Fashion and Interior Design. PAA is located in the Left Bank area of Paris, in the famous Latin quarter, a short distance from Notre Dame cathedral and all that Paris has to offer. The school draws upon the cultural and artistic heritage of Paris, making the city its campus.
and are within a 30 minute walk, commute or combination of both to school. Although room sizes vary, SAI offers private and shared bedrooms and all apartments are clean, comfortable and well equipped; including basic furnishings with a kitchen, living area and bathroom/s. Premium housing is offered in some cities with a supplementary fee. Premium housing include weekly cleaning and laundry service. • Homestays Offered in Sorrento, Siena, Florence, Rome and Paris. Students may choose a private room or shared room. Homestays are a terrific way to ensure your language skills and cultural knowledge grow.
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About SAI Since 1995, SAI has been dedicated to providing students with an exceptional cultural and educational experience abroad. We offer you the opportunity to enroll in some of the very finest schools available to English speaking students in Europe. There are NO language requirements for SAI programs; all courses are taught in English (as well as some in the host language) and students receive U.S. university credit for all courses SAI offers. Choosing SAI means you will benefit from our 18 years of expertise. Our programs are designed to allow students the opportunity to know their host city and country on a deep level; its history, culture, geography, food, art and people. • All courses are taught in English; many are also available in the host country’s language • Program cost includes accommodation in student-shared apartments and homestays are available • Students from any school, affiliated or non-affiliated, can attend SAI Programs • Students from any nation can attend SAI Programs
At SAI we are committed to exposing students to education abroad opportunities that encourage creative interaction across disciplines. This interaction of creativity and innovation is especially visible in cities noted for art, culture and design. At SAI we establish programs in these dynamic “smart cities” that inspire personal creativity and success in students. This is part of the mission that guides SAI, as well as our decision that SAI will always remain small enough so the personal hands-on care that is primary to our mission is nurtured and maintained in all SAI experiences. SAI currently offers programs in London, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Milan, Sorrento and Siena. Students will find that SAI programs offer nearly all areas of study; from business to design; art history to environmental studies; studio arts to political science and more. The combination of world-class academic course work with the cultural treasure of your host country brings personal growth and a lifetime of memories.
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SAI’s vision is to provide superior academic, living, social and cultural experiences that allow students to enjoy their time abroad, while nurturing their talents and challenging their minds. You will experience a blended educational and cultural environment that stresses academic integrity, high impact learning, leadership development and global awareness. The result is uniquely enhanced knowledge and skills for students preparing to enter the work world, graduate school, career advancement or professional development.
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Today’s increasing globalization places new demands on students and decision-makers, and for this reason many undergraduate programs require study abroad. It is critical for today’s student to understand the interconnection of world affairs and to experience, through living abroad, cultural difference and diversity. Educational institutions must prepare today’s student to face a world made smaller by rapid communication, shared commerce and the facility of travel from one place to another.
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By discussing issues and making friends from around the world, students begin to see themselves and their homeland from a global perspective. Study abroad students undertake an unforgettable personal journey and SAI is there every step of the way to enhance the experience and encourage our students.
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Professional Associations SAI is a member of: • NAFSA – Association of International Educators • The Forum on Education Abroad • Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) • Association of American Study Abroad Programs, UK (AASAP) • Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) • International Council on Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) • International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) • National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) • European Association for International Education (EAIE) • American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) • The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
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U.S. Credits All students enrolled in SAI Programs receive U.S. or internationally recognized credit for their courses abroad. SAI students attending the AUP program will receive a U.S. transcript from the American University of Paris. AUP s is accredited in the United States by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and confers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, and Master of Science degrees accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. PAA is registered by the Académie de Paris, as a private institution of higher learning under the 12 July 1875 jurisdiction. SAI Semester and Summer Programs at PAA include one U.S. transcript from Fairfield University upon a student’s completion of their term abroad. Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut and has been a credit sponsoring partner of SAI since 2002.
Excursions Every semester, SAI plans a 3-day excursion, included in the Program Cost, along with a rich program of cultural activities and excursions. A variety of optional excursions are also offered. Check with your Admissions Counselor or on the SAI website for specific excursions during your term of study.
Advising & Orientation Begin the process as early as possible. SAI stresses the importance of meeting with your academic advisor to discuss how to “save” or “bank” courses to take while abroad. Get to know your academic advisor and the advisors in the study abroad office so when questions arise, you know where to turn. From the moment that you express interest in SAI programs, there is someone who is there to help you. SAI admissions counselors are knowledgeable about the programs, courses, cities and countries where the host schools are located, and have extensive experience in helping students transition from their colleges and universities in their home countries to the SAI schools abroad.
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It is important to continue communication with your academic advisor on campus to help you in selecting the courses that will fulfill your degree requirements and may help you in your future career and graduate school paths. Study abroad is considered to be a life-changing experience. Both the SAI admissions counselors and the SAI staff abroad can help to enhance this defining moment in your life. No question is ever unimportant at SAI. You can email, phone, or establish communication through Facebook, Twitter or SAI’s live chat website feature. The answer to your question is never out of reach. Upon arrival you will participate in an orientation program, intended to familiarize you with the local environment. You will learn some of the local customs to help make your stay in your new city successful. Host school and SAI program policies are thoroughly reviewed during orientation. Our onsite Program Coordinators and Advisors hold daily office hours and are always available to offer assistance with personal issues that are common when studying abroad, as well as academic problems that may arise. The Student Services Program, an ongoing and reassuring presence, includes an active calendar of social events and excursions, culminating in a farewell dinner at the end of each term. The SAI on-site staff regularly organizes culinary, cultural, sports and musical events, often free to SAI students. SAI encourages students to participate in these activities as another way to learn about the country and culture.
Through an agreement between SAI and Waldorf Travel Service, students benefit from the lowest available student airfares. Waldorf Travel has provided SAI students with discounted airfares for over 10 years. You will find the Waldorf Travel contact information listed within the application packet, or contact Waldorf Travel at info@waldorftravel.com 800-328-7266.
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Student Housing Learning to live in a new environment is an important part of your study abroad experience. You will make new friends and build relationships for the future. We recognize the importance of living and learning abroad and aim to create inspiring and comfortable living environments. SAI has earned an excellent reputation in providing superior housing for students and offers, in most locations, both homestay and private apartment living. At SAI we are proud of our student housing; the result of our 18 years of experience. SAI encourages students to make new friends by choosing to room with classmates from other campuses but also recognizes that some students wish to share these life-changing moments with friends from their home campus. SAI will accommodate roommate requests when requests are mutual. SAI student apartments are assigned as single gender housing, (all male or all female). Students seeking male/female shared housing options should contact SAI to discuss their needs. A housing request form is included in the application. SAI provides ongoing support and assistance for students to create and sustain safe, comfortable living environments. Our staff will greet you and orient you to your new housing and city. SAI and our partner schools interview and screen host families. Our well-equipped shared student apartments are in convenient locations near SAI host schools. PARIS ACCOMMODATIONS In Paris SAI student housing is offered in convenient, superior shared apartments with shared or private occupancy bedrooms. Room sizes may vary and apartments are furnished, with a kitchen, living area and bathroom. A washing machine, basic kitchen supplies and bed linens are provided. SAI and Housing staff will respond to any maintenance needs that may arise. The SAI Paris housing is clean, safe and well liked by students. Students studying at AUP also have the option of choosing homestay housing for the duration of their term abroad.
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SAI SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS
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Scholarships SAI is pleased to offer scholarships to deserving students each academic year. Scholarship details, eligibility requirements and application can be found on our website. Scholarships can only be awarded to students enrolled in our regular full program, with housing. All students submitting scholarship applications are considered for all scholarships that apply to their enrollment and therefore do not have to specify a particular scholarship. An independent selection committee reviews applications that meet all criteria and requirements. Awards are announced 30 days after the scholarship application deadline. Scholarship application deadlines Fall Semester: June 1 Spring Semester: October 1 Summer Session: March 1 Semester scholarships are available for both Fall and Spring terms to applicants that are a U.S. university student or U.S. resident (unless otherwise noted): for any SAI program: Chiara Scholarships • $2,500 Semester Scholarship • $1,500 Semester Scholarship • Two $1,000 Semester Scholarships
Summer Session Scholarships • Two $500 Semester Scholarships
Non-U.S. Student Scholarships • $1,500 Semester Scholarship Applicant must be a non U.S. student residing outside the U.S.
Service Learning Scholarship • $500 Semester Scholarship Applicant must also be participating in service learning during their term abroad. Offered in the Spring semester only.
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For these specific SAI programs: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) • $5,000 Semester Fellowship This scholarship requires 5 hours per week of internship in the SAI office on site. Duties include assisting SAI Program Coordinator and lasts the duration of the term, except for holiday or midterm breaks. • Two $2,300 Semester Scholarships
John Cabot University (JCU) • $5,500 Semester Fellowship This scholarship requires 5 hours per week of internship in the SAI office on site. Duties include assisting SAI Program Coordinator and lasts the duration of the term, except for holiday or midterm breaks. • Two $2,500 Semester Scholarships
Apicius Career Certificate program • Two $1,000 Semester Scholarships
Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) • Two $3,350 Semester Scholarships
Sant’Anna Institute (SA) • $2,000 Graphic Design Semester Fellowship Applicant must be a Graphic Design Major in Junior or Senior standing and submit one printed page with sample of work. The recipient will also be required to complete a minimum of 5 hours of design work per week throughout the term. • $1,000 Semester Scholarship • $500 Summer Scholarship
Siena Italian Studies (SIS) • $1,000 Semester Scholarship • $500 Semester Scholarship • $500 Summer Scholarship
Theta Sorority Discount
fore your application is considered complete. If your financial award is not sufficient to cover the full Program Cost, the difference must be paid by the final payment date.
• Thetas receive a $300 Semester Program discount. Offered both Fall and Spring at any SAI program.
Affiliate Student Discount • Students enrolling from an affiliate school may receive a discount. Office to confirm.
Application Fee Discounts • SAI is pleased to waive the application fee for families enrolling two or more family members to the same term at any SAI school.
Multiple Term Discount • Students pay only ONE application fee when applying to more than one term at the same time, in one application. Second term application fee is waived.
SAI Alumni Discount • Returning SAI students wishing to apply to another SAI program, will not be required to pay the application fee.
Gap Year Discount • $1,000 discount for high school graduates seeking to study abroad for one academic year (two consecutive semesters) prior to beginning college. Student must submit high school transcript and have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Discount does not apply to a single semester enrollment. Discount applies only to Full Program enrollment, which includes housing.
Financial Aid Students currently receiving financial aid through their home institution are usually permitted to use their aid to attend SAI programs, by way of a Consortium Agreement. For more information on financial aid and Consortium Agreements contact the SAI Business Office. All application materials, including financial aid matters, should be sent to the California office of SAI. Students using financial aid are required to pay Application Fee, Confirmation Deposit, Security Deposit and Private Room Supplement (if applicable). Written verification of financial aid award or loan approval must be sent to our office in order to delay, until disbursement, the balance of program fees and be-
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Student Visas All U.S. students studying in Paris for more than 90 days are required by French law to obtain a student visa. It is no longer necessary for U.S. students studying for less than 90 days to obtain a visa. Non U.S. citizens and students not residing in the U.S. should contact the nearest French Consulate and follow their directions for obtaining a student visa. All applicants must appear in person at the French Consulate to present their student visa application. SAI will assist in your preparation for the appointment. You may call or email our Student Visa Director with any and all visa questions.
FINANCIAL AID & VISAS
Please check with your school study abroad office or the SAI Business
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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS
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The School Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is one of the oldest American institutions of higher learning in Europe offering a fully U.S. accredited liberal arts curriculum. Courses are exciting, relevant, and incorporate the city of Paris into the learning experience: students learn in its museums, paint in its streets, study the multi-ethnic world of contemporary French life and immerse themselves in European culture. All courses are taught in English. AUP’s curriculum is disciplinebased, comparative, and cross-cultural. Both student learning and faculty research are driven by a desire for excellence, shaped by AUP’s location and its demographic diversity and directed towards critical twenty-first-century issues. AUP offers an innovative academic model, integrating classroom learning and hands-on experience that prepares students to master and to make, to reflect and to apply, to analyze and to act. AUP is an urban institution, and its campus is composed of 8 buildings centrally located in the seventh arrondissement of Paris, on the Left Bank, near the Eiffel Tower and the river Seine. The student body is composed of over 100 nationalities and visiting students make up 10% of the body, while degree seeking students comprise 90%. The American University of Paris is accredited in the United States by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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SCHOOL FACTS • AUP faculty members represent approximately 20 nationalities • 15 students per full-time faculty professor • 1,000 students representing around 100 nationalities • AUP is accredited in the United States by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools • 18 majors and 37 minors offered • 9 graduate programs
The City Paris has always attracted visitors from around the world and continues to be one of western culture’s most treasured cities. Situated on the banks of the Seine River and one of the largest European capitals, the Paris metropolitan area is one of the most populated in Europe, with about 11.5 million people, while its city center is largely unchanged since 1860. Many international organizations and large companies have their offices here. Paris is known for its neo-classical architecture and is home to some of the finest museums, art galleries and historical monuments, not to mention its exquisite cuisine, on earth. Today Paris is a leading political, business and cultural center, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world’s major global cities. As a leader in these contemporary disciplines, Paris is an exhilarating place to study abroad.
Academic Programs
• Art History • Comparative Literature
summer IV & V: 3 week french language (1 course/ 4 credits)
• Computer Science
All classes are taught by experienced, native French teachers from the AUP faculty and include dynamic, innovative teaching methods using audio, video, and real-life situations. Field trips to cultural institutions such as museums and the cinema complement inclass study while creative assignments encourage you to explore Paris. Daily coffee and croissant breaks offer casual conversation opportunities, and optional walking tours get you “off the beaten track.” In short, the entire experience is a complete immersion in French life, language, and culture, and all of this in Paris, the best language lab in the world.
• Entrepreneurship • European and Mediterranean Cultures • Film Studies • French Studies and Modern Languages • Global Communications • History • History, Law and Society • International and Comparative Politics • International Business Administration • International Economics • International Finance • Literary Studies and the Creative Arts • Philosophy, Politics and Economics • Psychology • Urban Studies
summer programs Summer I: 7 week summer (1 - 2 courses/4 - 8 credits)
Renowned for 50 years for its international curriculum, engaged faculty, and location under the Eiffel tower, The American University of Paris offers an excellent educational experience and one of the most diverse student bodies in the world. The intensive summer session packs into 6 weeks all of the quality of its Americanstyle curriculum against the backdrop of the City of Light. Courses are offered in the following departments: Arts and Sciences Communications Comparative Literature and English Language Economics Film Studies International Business Administration International and Comparative Politics
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Semester programs Semester students can choose 4–5 courses from over 200 courses offered at AUP, for a total of 12–15 credits per term. Semester courses are offered in the following departments; specific courses can be found on the SAI website:
Summer III: July Paris Through its Museums Creative Nonfiction: Crafting Personal Narrative Writing Fiction Paris as a Stage for Cinema Transitional Justice Practicum: Bosnia Modes of Existance: Thinking, Fashion and Dress Revisiting the World Wars, 1914-1945, Their Origins and Contemporary Consequences Transitional Justice Parcticum in Bosnia
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Sumer IV: June French Immersion: Elementary I French Immersion: Elementary II French Immersion: Intermediate I French Immersion: Intermediate II Sumer V: July French Immersion: Elementary I French Immersion: Elementary II French Immersion: Intermediate I French Immersion: Intermediate II
Internship Programs Students staying at least two semesters may participate during the 2nd semester; offered as credit or no-credit. • Arts • Banking • Business • Communications • Fashion
summer II & III: 3 week intensive sessions (1 course/4 credits)
Imagine spending three weeks thoroughly consumed by your passion, be it creative writing or contemporary politics, with Paris as the backdrop. The social and cultural attractions of the City of Light and AUP’s small, yet global classrooms will take your learning experience to the next level. AUP’s three-week summer courses—each a single, intensive, four-credit class—give you a unique opportunity to focus on a single subject in a singular city. Summer II: June Paris Through its Architecture Paris Through its Books International Management and Film Human Rights and History Decrypting the Middle East Fandom, Participatory Culture and Web 2.0 Modes of Existance: Thinking, Fashion and Dress
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AUP Semester Courses
Courses with French titles indicate taught in French. Art History
19th and 20th Century Art and Architecture Ancient Art and Architecture Baroque and Rococo Art and Architecture Introduction to Western Art I Introduction to Western Art II Materials and Techniques of the Masters Medieval Art and Architecture Renaissance Art and Architecture Comparative Literature & English
The World, The Text, and The Critic I 20th Century Latin American Writers Advanced Study in Ancient Greek Advanced Study in Latin American Fiction (1845-1970) Baudelaire and Flaubert Conquering Colonies: America and European Literature Contemporary Feminist Theory Dante and Medieval Culture Discovery and Conquest: Creation of the New World Dostoevsky and the 19th Century Novel English Literature before 1800 English Literature since 1800 European Romantic Poetry: Feeding Upon Infinity European Urban Culture: Edinburgh the City, Scotland the Kingdom European Urban Culture: Naples and Palermo Forming a Western Cultural Identity: The Literature of Ancient Rome French and American Exchanges in Italian Literature Histoire des Idées I Histoire des Idées II In 1871: Case Study in Comparative Literature and History Interdisciplinary Topics in Literature Intermediate Ancient Greek II Intermediate Latin II Issues in Contemporary French Film and Literature Issues in French Women’s Writing Kafka and World Literature Key Texts of Greek and Roman Antiquity La France Au-Aelà des Mers Law, Morality, Society: Guilt in Translation Literary Criticism and Theory Literature and the Political Imagination in the Nineteenth Century Loves Sacred and Profane in French Lyric Magic Realism and the Fantastic Modern Latin American and Spanish Literature Modern Sexuality and the Process of Writing Paris as a Stage for Revolution Philosophy and the Theatre Postcolonial Literatures and Theories Post-war European Literature Production, Translation, Creation, Publication Proust and Beckett Renaissance Comparative Literature Russian Modernism Saints and Sinners in the Renaissance Shakespeare and Film Shakespeare in Context
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Comparative Literature & English (cont’d)
Socio-Political Space in Classical Antiquity The Aesthetics of Crime Fiction The Attractions of Paris The Beginnings of European Literature: Ancient Greece The Golden Age in Spain and Europe The Realist Novel: Documents and Desires The Rise of the Hero and Poet in French Literature The Study of Language The World, The Text, and The Critic II Theater in Paris Topics in Literature and Psychoanalysis Ulysses and British Modernism Worlds of Russian Fiction Computer Science
Architectures and Operating Systems Artificial Intelligence Calculus Computer and Network Security Computer Architectures Computer Networks Database Applications Digital Media I Discrete Mathematics Human Computer Interaction Internship Introduction to Computer Programming Java Programming Languages and Data Structures Network Architectures Operations Research: Mathematical Programming Security, Privacy and Trust Software Engineering Statistics Web Applications Wireless Communication Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Finance Entrepreneurship II Entrepreneurship Practicum Entrepreneurship Financial Accounting Management and Organizational Behavior Marketing in a Global Environment
Art, Culture and Gender in the Italian Renaissance Baudelaire and Flaubert: Writing Modernity Berlin Stories: A European Metropolis in History Cultural Dimensions of the European Idea - Selves and Others Culture(s) et Nourriture(s) Dante and Medieval Culture Europe and Cities: The Italian Renaissance Europe and Cities: The Modern City European Urban Culture: Amsterdam and Antwerp from the 15th to the 17th Century European Urban Culture: Edinburgh the City, Scotland the Kingdom European Urban Culture: Istanbul, an Imperial Palimpsest European Urban Culture: Naples and Palermo: The Two Sicilies European Urban Culture: Parisian Topics European Urban Culture: Prague from Imperial City to National Capital European Urban Culture: Rome from the Renaissance to the CounterReformation European Urban Culture: The Glory of Ancient Athens European Urban Culture: The Jewish Presence I, from the Origins to the 17th Century European Urban Culture: The Jewish Presence II, from the 17th to the 20th Century European Urban Culture: Venice from the Renaissance to the Fall of the Republic European Urban Culture: Vienna from Baroque to Modernism Introduction to Ancient Greece and Rome La France au-delà des mers Land of Hope and Glory: Culture in Victorian and Edwardian Britain Mediterranean Urban Culture: Jerusalem, Navel of the World Mediterranean Urban Culture: The Islamic City: History, Spaces, and Visual Culture Paris au Quotidien: Témoignages Littéraires I (du Moyen Age à la fin de l’Ancien Régime) Paris au Quotidien: Témoignages Littéraires II (de la Révolution à la fin du 19e Siècle) Paris au Quotidien: Témoignages Littéraires III (de la Belle Epoque à nos Jours) Paris Documentaries Philosophy and Religion I: From the Ancient to the Medieval World Philosophy and Religion II: From the Early Modern to the Postmodern World Philosophy and the City Society and Spectacle: Painting, Photography, and Film in Germany and Russia Between the Two Wars Socio-Political Space in Classical Antiquity Sources of European and Mediterranean Cultures The Anthropology of Cities The Attraction of Paris: Modernist Experiments in Migration The History of Paris The Mosque: Introduction to Muslim Cultures The Museum as Medium The Power of Images in Western History Topics (Sorbonne) Topics in European and Mediterranean Cultures Une societe en mutation: la France de 1914 a nos jours Women Artists in European History Women in Paris: History and Art Women in the French Renaissance
Film Studies
Advanced Video Production Arab Cinema Asian Cinema Cinema and Poetry Cinema and the Political Directors and Directing Du Livre à L’image East European Cinema Film Directors: Alfred Hitchcock Film Directors: Orson Welles and his Inheritors Film Directors: Tarantino and his Many Fathers Film Genres and Topics: Cinema and Poetry Film Genres and Topics: European Cinema and the Body Film Genres and Topics: Philosophy and Film Film Genres and Topics: The Documentary Film Genres and Topics: Women and Film Film Noir – The Western Film Theory and Criticism Films and Their Meanings French Cinema: La Nouvelle Vague German Cinema Iberian and Latin American Cinema in Germany and Russia Introduction to the History and Analysis of Narrative Film I Introduction to the History and Analysis of Narrative Film I: From Méliès through the Hollywood Studio Era and World War II Introduction to the History and Analysis of Narrative Film II Introduction to the History and Analysis of Narrative Film II: From 1945 to the Present Issues in Contemporary French Film and Literature Italian Cinema Junior Seminar in Film Studies Making a Documentary Media Analysis Media and Ethnography Media and Gender Media Semiotics Paris Cinema Paris Documentaries Philosophy and Film Photographie et le cinéma Principles of Video Production Producers and Producing Prostitution and Cinema Set Design in Cinema Shakespeare and Film Society and Spectacle: Painting, Photography and Film in Germany and Russia The Aesthetics of Crime Fiction The American New Wave: Penn, Altman, Scorsese The Art of Screenwriting The Editing Process Topics in Film Studies Topics: The Film Culture of Europe’s Cities Women and Film Writing Fiction for Television
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Global Communications
Advanced Video Production Advertising Broadcast News Writing Color as Communication Communicating Fashion Communication and Society Communication Theory and Research Methods Comparative Historical Communication Comparative Journalism Comparative Political Communication Contemporary World Television Cultural Anthropology Cultural Dimensions of the European Idea Cultures of Music Production Digital Media I E-Commerce Feature Journalism Global Advocacy Human Resources Management Human-Computer Interaction Introduction to Media and Communication Studies Introduction to Photography and Documentary Expression Introduction to Web Authoring Journalism I Journalism II Management and Organizational Behavior Marketing Strategies for Brand Development Marketing Media Aesthetics Media and Ethnography Media and Gender Media and Society in the Arab World Media and War Media Globalization Media in Asia Media Law, Policy and Ethics Media Law, Policy and Ethics Media Semiotics Media Sociology Modules in Mass Communication Techniques Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Video Production Public Relations and Society Public Speaking in the Digital Age Rhetoric and Persuasion Scripts for Travel Social Anthropology The Internet and Globalization The Museum as Medium The New Economy and the Media Theory and Practice of Digital Interactivity Topics in Communication Video Production for Broadcast News Visual Rhetoric: Persuasive Images History
History of Western Civilization up to 1500 or World History to 1500 History of Western Civilization from 1500 or World History from 1500 The Contemporary World History Workshop
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History, Law and Society
Artificial Intelligence Baudelaire and Flaubert Building States, Building Cities: Paris, London, Madrid Bureaucracy, Development and Corruption Comparative Public Policy Cultural Psychology Designated History Topics Courses Developmental Psychology European Civilization from the Ancient World to 1500 European Civilization, 1500-1945 European Union Law Historic Foundations of the Contemporary World Human Nature and Eros International Business Law International Criminal Rights Law International Human Rights Law International Institutions International Law Introduction to History, Law and Society Law, Morality, Society Legal Environment of Business Political Economy of Developing Countries Politics of Human Rights Politics, and Culture Post-Colonial Literatures and Theory Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Social Memory Social Psychology Social Robotics Society, Illness and Health The Aesthetics of Crime Fiction The Historical Foundations of Law The Realist Novel Twentieth Century Diplomatic History World History from the Ancient World to 1500 World History, 1500-1945 International and Comparative Politics
20th Century Diplomatic History American Foreign Policy American Foreign Policy Comparative Politics Comparative Public Policy Cosmopolitanism and its Critics: Global Approaches to Global Problems Democracy and Social Change European Politics European Security: NATO, the EU and Russia European Union Law Foundations of Modern Politics Global Hotspots and Conflict Resolution Global Political Economy Ideas of Europe International Human Rights Law International Institutions International Law International Politics of the Environment International Politics of the Environment International Relations in Asia Introduction to Political Geography and Geopolitics Multi-disciplinary Perspectives on Political Economy Philosophical and Political Modernity Political Analysis
Political Philosophy Politics in Africa Politics in Central and Eastern Europe Politics in China Politics in France Politics in Russia and China Politics in Russia Politics of Human Rights Politics of Latin America Politics of the Middle East Regulating Global Finance Representing International Politics The Political Economy of Developing Countries The Politics of European Integration Topics (if topic is appropriate) War and Peace War on Terrorism and Origins of Violence Waters of the Globe World Politics International Business Administration & Economics
Applied Statistics I Applied Statistics II Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Business Integration Capstone (2 credits) Calculus I Calculus II Decision Making Tools for Managers Financial Accounting Information Systems for Competitive Advantage Intermediate Mactoeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics International Business Law International Business International Entrepreneurship International Financial Markets International Marketing Introduction to International Economics Relations Legal Environment of Business Management and Organizational Behavior Managerial Accounting Marketing in a Global Environment Multinational Business Finance Multinational Finance and Accounting Operations Management Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Strategic Management: A Global Perspective
Literary Studies and the Creative Arts
Acting in French Creative Writing Drawing I Drawing II Introduction to Drawing Introduction to Painting Introduction to Photography and Documentary Expression Introduction to Sculpture Making a Documentary Materials and Techniques of the Masters Painting I Painting II Production, Translation, Creation, Publication The Art of Screenwriting The World, the Text, and the Critic I The World, the Text, and the Critic II Theater Arts Theatre in Paris Writing Fiction for Television
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Comparative Politics Democracy and Social Change Foundations of Modern Politics Global Hotspots and Conflict Resolution Global Political Economy Introduction to International Economic Relations Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Political Economy Philosophical and Political Modernity: Kant, Hegel and Beyond Political Analysis Political Economy of Developing Countries Political Philosophy Politics in Russia and China Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Regulating Global Finance The Critique of Political Economy: From Adam Smith to Karl Marx Thinking the World: Cosmopolitanism and Its Critics World Politics
International Finance
Computational Finance Corporate Finance Financial Accounting International Financial Markets Internship Investment Analysis Money, Banking and Finance Multinational Business Finance
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Psychology
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology Abnormal Psychology: A Psychodynamic Approach to the Neuroses Applied Statistics II Biological Psychology Cognitive Psychology Cultural Psychology Developmental Psychology: A Lifespan Approach Gender Identity, Homosexuality, and the Cinema History and Systems in Psychology Human Nature and Eros Human-Computer Interaction Introduction to Psychology Life Stories Love, Sexuality and the Cinema Madness, Mania and the Cinema Personality and Individual Differences Psychoanalytic Theories of Personality Psycholinguistics Psychological Tests and Measurements Psychology and Gender Psychology of Learning and Memory Psychology of Sensation and Perception Research Methods in Psychology Sexuality, Aggression and Guilt Shattered Brains and Fractured Minds Social Memory Social Psychology Society, Illness and Health Statistics I The Psychoneuroses: A Psychodynamic Approach to the Neuroses Topics in French Literature Topics in Psychology
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Urban Studies
A Global History of the City: Citizenship, Sustainability and Cosmopolitanism Anthropology of Cities Baudelaire and Flaubert: Writing Modernity Berlin Stories: A European Metropolis in History Building States, Building Cities: London, Paris and Madrid, 1500 to present Europe and Cities: The Italian Renaissance Europe and Cities: The Modern City or The Dynamic Metropolis European Urban Culture: Edinburgh the City, Scotland the Kingdom European Urban Culture: Istanbul, an Imperial Palimpsest European Urban Culture: Naples and Palermo: The Two Sicilies European Urban Culture: Parisian Topics European Urban Culture: Rome from the Renaissance to the CounterReformation European Urban Culture: The Glory of Ancient Athens European Urban Culture: The Jewish Presence I: From the Origins to the 17th Century European Urban Culture: The Jewish Presence II: From the 17th to the 20th Century European Urban Culture: Venice from the Renaissance to the Fall of the Republic European Urban Culture: Vienna from Baroque to Modernism Studies Mediterranean Urban Culture: The Islamic City - History, Spaces, and Visual Culture Paris Au Quotidien: Témoignages Littéraires I (du Moyen Age à la fin de l’Ancien Régime) Paris Au Quotidien: Témoignages Littéraires II (de la Révolution à la fin du 19ème Siècle) Paris Au Quotidien: Témoinages Littéraires III (de la Belle Époque à nos Jours) Paris Cinema Paris through its Architecture I: From Roman Paris to 1870 Paris through its Architecture II: 1795 to the Present Philosophy and the City Social Memory The Attraction of Paris: Modernist Experiments in Migration The History of Paris. The Powers of Paris: The City, the Capital and the Center Theater in Paris Topics: Marseille, Ville-Monde Topics: The Body, The Mind and the City Topics: The Film Culture of Europe’s Cities
Art History & Fine Arts
Drawing in Paris Impressionism - Post-Impressionism Painting in Paris Paris through its Architecture l Paris Through its Museums Computer Science, Mathematics & Science
Applied Finite Mathematics Applied Statistics Astronomy Calculus I Math for Life Comparative Literature
Paris Through its Books
History, Law & Society
Decrypting the Middle East Human Rights and History Revisiting the World Wars, 1914-1945, Their Origins and Contemporary Consequence Transitional Justice Practicum in Bosnia
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International & Comparative Politics
Environmental Law World Politics French Language
Elementary French and Culture I Elementary French and Culture II French Immersion: Elementary I French Immersion: Elementary II French Immersion: Intermediate I French Immersion: Intermediate II
Psychology
Cognitive Psychology Communications
Fandom, Participatory Culture and Web 2.0 Introduction to Web Authoring Modes of Existence: Thinking Fashion and Dress Public Relations and Society Rhetoric and Pursuasion Writing
College Writing Creative Nonfiction: Crafting Personal Narrative Principles of Academic Writing Writing and Criticism Writing Fiction International Economics
Introduction to International Economic Relations Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics Film Studies
Paris as a Stage for Cinema Scorsese and Kubrick International Business Administration
Business Ethics and Corporate Soc. Resp. Distasters Management International Management and Film Marketing in a Global Environment International Finance
Financial Accounting
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The School Paris American Academy (PAA) was founded in 1965. The strongly vocational approach prepares students for careers in Fashion, Fine Arts and Interior Design. PAA is located a short distance from Notre-Dame Cathedral in the famous Latin quarter and draws upon Paris’ cultural and artistic heritage in making the city its campus. Students benefit from a personalized learning environment created by a student instructor ratio of one to five and small classes. Classes are mainly held in the Pavillon du Val de Grâce, a 17th century, historically classified building. Recently renovated, this six level edifice also serves as the Academy Art Gallery. Other studio space and administration offices are located in adjacent buildings. PAA has formed a unique teaching staff comprised of academics, skilled professionals, and invited guest artists, thus providing students with a solid practical approach to professional requirements. Our students enjoy personalized instruction with professors from the fashion and design industry. PAA students come from many different countries and backgrounds and bring a wide range of viewpoints, special interests and talents to enrich the learning community. PAA structures its degree programs and course content to be practical and applicable in today’s real world. Emphasis
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is on the development of skills and accrual of knowledge that will be key in the pursuit of your desired professional field. All the programs are taught in English. During their studies, students can benefit from a French language course integrated into the program. PAA is proud of the bilingual tradition of their school which almost every year groups together more than 20 different nationalities.
Academic Programs
Paris has always attracted visitors from around the world and continues to be one of western culture’s most treasured cities. Situated on the banks of the Seine River and one of the largest European capitals, the Paris metropolitan area is one of the most populated in Europe, with about 11.5 million people, while its city center is largely unchanged since 1860.
Semester programs During the semester, design students choose between two programs. Each program offers three levels (foundation, second year and third year) and each student is placed in the appropriate level, based on their portfolio.
Many international organizations and large companies have their offices here. Paris is known for its neo-classical architecture and is a home to some of the finest museums, art galleries and historical monuments, not to mention its exquisite cuisine, on earth. Today Paris is a leading political, business and cultural center, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world’s major global cities. As a leader in these contemporary disciplines, Paris is an exhilarating place to study abroad.
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Each program consists of 18-21 credits. The programs include a French language survival course, which is not for credit. Interior Design
Art History I, II, III C.A.D. I (SketchUp) Color for Interior Design Computer Aided Design I, II (AutoCAD) Construction and Theory I, II, III History of Interior Design I, II, III Perspective I, II, III Presentation Techniques I, II Product Design I, II, III Technical Drawing Fashion
Art History I, II, III Color Costume Research I, II, III Drawing and Composition Fashion Design I, II, III Fashion History I, II, III Flat Pattern / Draping I, II, III French as a Foreign Language Sewing / Haute Couture I, II, III Textiles I, II, III
summer programs Every year during the month of July, PAA offers 4-week intensive programs in the following disciplines: Fashion (2 courses / 6 credits)
Essentials of French Design (plus one of the courses below) Design Process Communication Couture Techniques Fashion Merchandising Interior Design (2 courses / 6 credits)
Interior Design Design Techniques Fine Arts (2 courses / 6 credits)
Painting Paris Sketchbook Creative Writings (2 courses / 6 credits):
Literary Fiction Workshop Creative Non-Fiction Workshop
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MAJORS BY SCHOOL UNDERGRADUATE DISCIPLINES
AUP
PAA
Accessories & Jewelry Design
History
Human Resources Illustration
AUP
Archaeology
Industrial Design
Architecture
Interactive Design Interior Design
Art Education/Conservation
PAA
International Business/Economics/Finance
AUP
Arts Management
International Relations/Politics
AUP
Asian Studies
Italian Language
AUP
Astronomy
Italian Literature
Art History
AUP
Italian Studies
Biology Business Administration and Management
Journalism
AUP
AUP
Latin
Ceramics
Legal Studies
AUP
Classic and Classical Studies
Literature
AUP
Cognitive Science
Marine Biology
Chemistry
AUP
Communication Studies
AUP
Marketing
Computer Science
AUP
Mathematics
Cool Hunting
Media Studies
Creative Writing
Mediterranean Studies
Criminology
Migration
Culinary Arts
Music Education and History
Curatorial Studies
Natural Sciences
Dance
Performing Arts
Decision Sciences
Philosophy/Ethics
Design
Photography/Photojournalism
Dietetics & Nutritional Sciences
Physics Political Science
Digital Art, Communication and Multimedia Economics
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
Printmaking
AUP
Product Design
Ecology and Environmental Studies
Psychology
AUP
English Composition/Studies
AUP
Public Relations
AUP
Entrepreneurship
AUP
Publishing
European Studies
AUP
Education
Religious Studies
Fashion Communication
PAA
Restaurant Management
Fashion Design
PAA
Retail Design Social Sciences
Fashion Marketing/Merchandising Film Studies
AUP
Finance
AUP
Fine Arts
AUP
Spanish Literature Statistics Sustainable Development
Family & Consumer Sciences
Textiles & Design
AUP
Theatre
Food Communications AUP
Translation/Interpretation
Genetics
Travel & Tourism Management
Geography
Urban Studies
Geology
Wine Studies
Graphic Design
Women’s Studies
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AUP
Spanish Language/Studies PAA
Food & Culture
Greek
AUP
Sports Management/Marketing
Food & Beverage Management
French Language/Studies
PAA
AUP
Hospitality & Tourism Administration Management
AUP
Advertising Anthropology
AUP
Health & Sport Sciences
Acting Accounting & Finance
UNDERGRADUATE DISCIPLINES
AUP
Visa Procesing Fee (optional)
Private Room Supplement & Premium Appartment Fee - EACH (optional)
PROGRAM COST
AUP = American University of Paris PAA = Paris American Academy
Security Deposit (Refundable)
Confirmation Deposit (Non-Refundable applied to Program Cost)
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
SCHOOL CODES:
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SEMESTER PROGRAMS COSTS The American University of Paris (AUP) Semester Free Elective (15-18 credits)
$90
$500
$300
$21,900
$90
$500
$300
$16,500
$3,640 / prem. $850
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Paris American Academy (PAA) Semester Subject Intensive (18-21 credits)
$3,640 / prem. $850
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SUMMER PROGRAMS COSTS The American University of Paris (AUP) 7-Week Program (8 credits)
$90
$500
$300
TBA
TBA
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3-Week Program (4 credits)
$90
$500
$300
TBA
TBA
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3-Week Language Program (3 credits)
$90
$500
$300
TBA
TBA
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$90
$500
$300
TBA
TBA
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Paris American Academy (PAA) 4-Week Program (6 credits)
SEMESTER PROGRAMS CALENDAR PARIS: Paris American Academy (PAA)
PARIS: The American University of Paris (AUP)
FALL SEMESTER 2014
FALL SEMESTER 2014
Sunday
June 15
Application Deadline
Tuesday
April 1*
Application Deadline
Thursday
Sept 11
Arrival / Program Start
Sunday
June 15**
Application Deadline
Friday
December 19
Departure
Tuesday
August 26
Arrival / Program Start
Saturday
December 20
Departure
SPRING SEMESTER 2015 SPRING SEMESTER 2015
Saturday
November 1
Application Deadline
Friday
January 16
Arrival / Program Start
Saturday
November 1
Application Deadline
Saturday
May 2
Departure
Wednesday
January 7
Arrival / Program Start
Friday
May 15
Departure
SUMMER PROGRAMS CALENDAR PARIS: Paris American Academy (PAA)
PARIS: The American University of Paris (AUP)
Summer I 2015 - 4 Week
Summer I 2015: 7 week session Summer II 2015: 3 week intensive sessions Summer III 2015: 3 week intensive sessions Summer IV 2015: 3 week french language Summer V 2015: 3 week french language
Saturday
May 2
Application Deadline
Wednesday
July 1
Arrival / Program Start
Wednesday
July 29
Departure / Housing Checkout
Please view our website for current calendar information for all the summer programs listed above: www.saiprograms.com/paris/aup/calendar/2014-2015
*For students requiring specific courses **For students with flexibility in course selection
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES Program Requirements: • Minimum 18 years of age • Official transcript reflecting minimum GPA. PAA programs: 2.8 GPA, AUP programs: 3.0 GPA • Personal statement, one page in length • Portfolio (for semester design courses only) APPLICANTS FROM SAI-AFFILIATED SCHOOLS Students from affiliated schools should discuss their plans with the study abroad office at their home school. Some affiliate schools require students to pay all fees directly to SAI while others do not. Be sure to discuss this with your study abroad advisor in order to be clear about the procedure your school uses in their affiliation with SAI. Affiliate students receive credit for courses taken abroad from their home institution. While affiliated schools guarantee credit, this does not guarantee every course will transfer or that it will transfer into your major area of study. Students are responsible for meeting with an advisor to verify transfer credit before beginning their SAI program. If you are uncertain about your college or university’s affiliation with SAI, drop by your study abroad office to discuss it with an advisor or contact the SAI office. You will find a list of current affiliates on our website. Students from affiliated universities MUST obtain approval from their study abroad office prior to submitting an application. APPLICANTS FROM NON-AFFILIATED SCHOOLS SAI welcomes students from any school. All students attending non-affiliated home universities will receive U.S. course credit from the U.S. school of record for their SAI program. For information on the U.S. school of record for your specific program go to the Services link on the program page of our website and click on “U.S. Academic Credit”. SAI automatically processes non-affiliate students through the U.S. school of record; no additional fee is imposed. All questions and correspondence should be directed to the SAI office in California. Upon completion of course work, transcripts will be issued by the U.S. school of record with U.S. credits. These credits are transferable to any school, though it is the student’s responsibility to confirm that specific courses will transfer by speaking in advance with their school advisor or study abroad office. DISABILITIES POLICY SAI is dedicated to providing education abroad opportunities to all students and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. If you experience any emotional, mental, physical or learning disabilities which may interfere with your ability to successfully pursue an academic course, and which you wish to be taken into account, please notify SAI as soon as possible. As always, advance planning is important in order to ensure the best possible experience abroad. Although we may not be able to require our partner schools abroad to provide accommodations, SAI can offer understanding, respect, and support, and we will do our best to assist students in finding reasonable accommodations similar to their home institutions. Regarding physical disability, it is important to note that Europe’s infrastructure and ability to accommodate disabled individuals differs from what is available in the United States. SAI will do its best to reasonably accommodate all students’ needs.
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Among our program choices, certain sites are better equipped to assist students with disabilities than others. As this may be a factor in choosing which SAI program abroad to attend, notify us of any and all disabilities before applying. STUDENT VISAS All students studying abroad for MORE than 90 days are required to obtain a student visa. All applicants must appear in person at the French Consulate to present their student visa application. SAI provides Student Visa Consulting for all our students at no additional cost and will assist you in getting ready for your appointment. See our SAI visa page for more information. HOUSING Housing assignments are sent by email 5-10 days before the term begins. Students requesting a private room are required to pay the private room supplement fee prior to our processing their single room request. Students electing to make their own housing arrangements will receive a reduction in the program cost. Since this differs from school to school, contact the SAI office for the exact amount of reduction. DEADLINES STEP 1: Submit Application By: Fall Semester: April 1 (for students requiring specific courses) Fall Semester: June 15 (for students with flexibility in course selection) Spring Semester: November 1 Summer terms: 60 days prior to check-in NOTE: Late applications are accepted on a space available basis. STEP 2: Acceptance/Confirmation Deposit Notification of acceptance status will be sent to you by email within one week of application. Within 2 weeks of receiving the email acceptance a $500 NONREFUNDABLE confirmation deposit, a $300 security deposit and private room supplement fee (if applicable) must be paid to secure your enrollment. Acceptance letters will include instructions and program payment dates. If you have requested housing and have not paid the single supplement, you will automatically be placed in shared-room housing. Step 3: Payment 1 - Equal to 50% of your total Program Cost Due by: Fall Semester: May 1 Spring Semester: October 1 Summer Programs: 90 days prior to check-in date Step 4: Payment 2 - Balance of Program Cost Due by: Fall Semester: July 1 Spring Semester: December 1 Summer Programs: 60 days prior to check-in date NOTE: Students confirmed after Payment 1 / Payment 2 due dates will receive an email from the SAI business office regarding further program payments now due. Either 50% or 100% of Program Cost will be due within 5 business days, based on your acceptance date.
Payment Options: 1. Personal check, money order or cashier’s check made payable to “SAI Programs”. Mailed to: SAI Programs, 7160 Keating Avenue Sebastopol, CA 95472. 2. Online Payment by Visa or Mastercard and E-checks: SAI is only able to accept Visa or Mastercard. Credit card payments and E-check payments may be made directly online. Credit card payments include a 2.3% convenience fee. There is no charge for E-check (electronic check from your checking account) payments. 3. Bank Wire Transfer: For wire instructions please contact our California office at (800) 655 - 8965. SAI will mail one billing statement to your permanent mailing address which will include due dates. Failure to meet any payment deadline will result in course registration being placed on “hold” until paid. Transcripts will be withheld if accounts are not paid in full with SAI or the host school. Housing requests may be withdrawn by SAI if payments are not received by their due date. FINANCIAL AID Fall and Spring Semester students using financial aid are required to pay the Application Fee, Confirmation Deposit, Security Deposit and Private Room Supplement (if applicable). Written verification of financial aid award or loan approval MUST be sent to SAI in order to delay the balance of program cost and before your application is considered complete. Students attending Summer Session and receiving financial aid are required to make payments by their regular due dates. SAI will sign Consortium Agreements, allowing the use of financial aid funding, however Summer Session students are not permitted to defer payment until after receiving their financial aid. Summer Session students planning to use financial aid to cover costs must pay all program costs when normally due, and will receive reimbursement when financial aid is paid to them. NOTE: If your financial aid award is not sufficient to cover all Program Costs, the remainder must be paid by regular payment deadline dates. Financial aid monies will be applied last and any balance must be paid by their earlier due date. SAI will delay the final payment amount (based on your financial aid award) until the date your aid disburses.
After acceptance, you will receive by email a Financial Aid Form that must be completed and signed by you AND your school or financial aid provider, and returned to the SAI office. Financial aid students who do not submit ALL required documents by the following dates will be withdrawn:
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PAYMENTS Costs may be combined in one payment. All payments, including wire transfers, should list the applicant’s name. A copy of your wire receipt must be faxed to our office before we can process your application. If you are enrolling for more than one term, fees and deposits for ALL terms must be paid at the time of application. A separate Security Deposit must be paid for each term (refundable at the end of that term).
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• Fall: July 1 • Spring: November 15 If you intend to use financial aid, check with your school to determine if a Consortium Agreement must be completed between your college and SAI. Students receiving financial aid from their home school may be able to transfer these funds to SAI for payment of their Program Cost. Contact SAI if you have further questions. PROGRAM CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY PLEASE NOTE: Financial Aid students remain responsible for ALL cancellation penalties that apply, even if program fees have not yet been paid. Failure to pay cancellation obligations will result in referral to a Collection Agency. Check-in day is considered the start of the term. The Confirmation Deposit is NOT REFUNDABLE at any time. Further Program Cost liability is based on the date on which a formal cancellation request is received in writing (email or fax). If a cancellation notice is received 60 days or less before check-in day, students are liable for the following charges: • 60 - 31 days before the start of a term: 25% of the Program Cost • 30 - 8 days before the start of a term: 50% of the Program Cost • 7 days or less before the start of a term: 100% of the Program Cost HOUSING-ONLY CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY If an enrolled student chooses to cancel their SAI housing request and seek private housing on their own the following penalties will apply, based on the date a housing cancellation is received by SAI: • 60 days or less before the start of term the student is liable for 100% of housing cost. No refund is available. Mailed application materials and payments should be sent to: SAI Programs 7160 Keating Avenue Sebastopol, CA 95472 • USA If you have additional questions email us at mail@saiprograms.com
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